❤️ Support Puzzlelands

Puzzlelands is an independent ad-free project. If you enjoy the puzzles and want to help cover server costs and the development of new games, you can pitch in with a one-time donation. Thanks! 🙏

Supporter Star

Everyone who donates gets a ⭐ gold star next to their name in the per-puzzle rankings and the global ranking. A small visible thank-you for helping keep Puzzlelands alive and ad-free.

✨ What Supporters get

⭐ Star in rankings
Your name carries a gold star across all rankings (per-puzzle, global, daily, championship).
🔁
2 attempts on Daily
Twice the attempts per difficulty on the Daily Puzzle (1 → 2). Best score is kept.
📈
+10% PB boost on Daily
On Daily, your attempt is multiplied by ×1.10 — but counts in the ranking only if it beats your Personal Best for that combo. When it does, it's labeled "+10% PB" next to the score.
🛡️
🛡️ Streak Shield
Once per month: if you miss a day, your streak survives instead of breaking.
📝
Custom bio
Show a short bio (up to 200 chars) on your public profile.
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Username color
Pick a HEX color for your username on the profile. Cosmetic only.

These perks are cosmetic and convenience — they don't break competitive play: the +10% daily bonus is small compared to time differences, and the shield only covers 1 day/month.

Cafecito 🇦🇷

Buy a coffee (or several). One click, no alias or account number. Great for small donations from Argentina.

Prefer a bank transfer? MP alias: puzzleland.mp

💛 Ko-fi 🌎

One-off donation in USD/EUR. Simple UX (no account required), 0% fee on one-off donations — the most efficient option for the project.

💳 PayPal Backup

If you're outside Argentina or prefer PayPal, you can support the project from any country.

🪙 Crypto

If you prefer crypto (or live in a country where traditional methods are tricky), here are the project's addresses. Copy-paste into your wallet — double-check the network before sending.

USDT · TRC-20 (Tron)
TNWE3hn1BAAutNWHLvVuK4GdXXQtopbSRv

TRC-20 network · low fees (< US$1).

Bitcoin (BTC)
bc1qjfy9sn6gwpk3uuy0gh39s8vtzuj2xymhsftpr7

Bitcoin network (bech32) · variable fees.

🎯 How do I get the ⭐ after donating?

For Cafecito and Ko-fi this is automatic: just type your username in the donor message and benefits activate in seconds. Other methods still need a manual step:

  1. Donate via any of the methods above.
  2. Cafecito / Ko-fi: in the "message" field, type your Puzzlelands username (e.g. user: YourName). The webhook detects it and marks you as supporter automatically — no email needed.
  3. PayPal / MP / Crypto: email me at puzzlelandgame@gmail.com with your username and, if you can, a screenshot or receipt. I verify and mark you manually (minutes to hours).

📊 Where does the money go?

Puzzlelands is small, so no salaries or margins: the money goes to keeping the site online. Approximate costs per month:

Concept Estimate
Hosting (VPS / App Service) US$ 12 – 15
PostgreSQL database US$ 20
Domain (prorated) US$ 2
Backups + monitoring US$ 2 – 3

Beyond hosting, any extra donation goes to the development of new puzzles, UI improvements, and keeping the site 100% ad-free.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Yes. If you don't want your name to appear, just don't send me your username — you keep the donation private. If I add a Wall of Fame in the future, you'll be able to opt in or out explicitly.

No. Puzzlelands is not a registered nonprofit, it's a personal independent project. Your donation is considered a gift, not a deductible contribution.

Not for now. All donations are one-time. If there's enough demand, I might add Patreon or similar in the future, but it's not a priority right now.

If something went wrong (you donated too much, by mistake, or the amount didn't go through due to a technical issue), email me and we'll sort it out. Otherwise, since it's a voluntary donation with no product delivered, refunds are generally not provided.

Email me with your username and proof of donation. I mark it manually: there can be a delay from minutes to a few hours (I don't watch email 24/7). If a day passes, feel free to follow up.

The ⭐ is tied to your account (UserId), not the visible name. You can change your username as many times as you want and the star follows you.

If you have ETH, other stablecoins or other networks, email me and I'll send a compatible address. I'm prioritizing USDT (TRC-20) and BTC to keep the list short.

Even if you can't donate, sharing Puzzlelands with your friends also helps a lot. ✨